Young Island, St Vincent & Grenadines

Would-be castaways take note. Just a short boat ride from the mainland of St Vincent, Young Island is a private island resort and a wonderfully laid back Caribbean escape. Hidden among the manicured jungle are rustic and comfortable wood-framed cottages with ocean views, open-air showers, patios, plunge pools and king-size beds.

There's a delightful bar and restaurant with mouthwatering dishes created by head chef Christopher Jean, designed to reflect the wonderful flavours and diverse produce of the Caribbean. Then there's Young Island's swim-up Coconut Bar - it's anchored just off the beach in the shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea and is the perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon cocktail or a refreshing fruit punch.

The resort offers an excellent range of complimentary watersports, and the superb Spa Kalina, with its superb selection of pampering treatments, makes the perfect place to relax and unwind after a hard day sunbathing on one of the island's gorgeous gold-sand beaches.